After much deliberation, Wang Yao finally decided to give it a try. After all, he was now a Mahayana cultivator with unparalleled wisdom, and he believed that after watching Haodashi's movements, he should be able to learn about 70-80% of what he had learned.
As for winning, it's probably impossible without using immortal techniques. The key is to use immortal techniques without letting Haoda Shi see through them. His opponent is a senior Mahayana cultivator, stronger than himself. How to prevent him from finding any fault is quite a brain-racking matter.
"Okay!" Haudas agreed and took a few steps forward. He saw a small, shiny metal object appear in the grass at his feet. Haudas took a ball out of his pocket and placed it on the object.
Then, Haodas stared intently at the hole, straightened his posture, and without turning his head, pulled a club from Cupid's arms, who was following closely behind him. He swung it around in the air a couple of times, and then decisively swung the club.
Wang Yao sensed the ball closely and watched it trace a perfect arc in the air, but its landing point was slightly off, stopping just half a step away from the hole. Throughout the entire process, apart from the slight noise from the impact of the ball, he felt no other disturbance from the force of the impact.
"Come here!" Haoda frowned, then took a ball out of his pocket and put it back where it was, saying to Wang Yao.
This grassy field is Haoda's private golf course. He has spent countless hours there, and his mastery of the wind, terrain, distance, and other factors related to playing golf far exceeds Wang Yao's imagination.
However, this shot still surprised Hautsz, as his ball should have gone straight into the hole.
Haodas looked around alertly. He seemed to have sensed a slight fluctuation of spiritual energy, but he had been too focused on hitting the ball, and the fluctuation was so weak that it was difficult to find any trace of it after he hit the ball.
Wang Yao handed his wine glass to Wei Xian, took a golf club from Cupid's pocket, and slowly walked to the position where the ball was stopped. He straightened his posture like Haoda Shi, made a couple of gestures, and then hit the ball. The ball suddenly flew up. Haoda Shi knew that Wang Yao really didn't know how to play golf.
Although Wang Yao had learned Haoda's hitting motion almost perfectly through his previous observations, Haoda could tell from the sound of Wang Yao's hit and the way the ball flew that there was a problem with the force and direction of Wang Yao's hit, and that the ball was likely to fly off course.
However, the ball drew an arc in the air, paused slightly at the top of the arc, and then "whoosh"ed straight towards the hole. In the blink of an eye, the ball fell straight into the hole. Haoda Shi was surprised and, after a brief sensing, he also noticed a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy in the air.
"Good lad, you really did cheat!" Haodashi frowned, a cold smile creeping onto his lips.
“Chairman Wang, your victory is not honorable!” said Haodashi.
"Oh? What's dishonorable about it?" Wang Yao raised his eyebrows and looked at Haodashi.
Haudas turned to look at Cupid, who shook his head and shrugged, clutching his cue.
"Don't tell me you didn't use any other auxiliary methods. I've already sensed the fluctuations in spiritual energy. This is a competitive sport; using tricks would defeat the purpose." Unable to find any fault with Wang Yao, Haoda could only offer a vague answer.
“Hit the ball with a stick or throw it with your hand, aren’t they both methods? If Mr. Haodashi means that you can’t use magic, then you should have discussed it with me beforehand or stopped me before I cast the spell. Otherwise, in my opinion, there is no difference between the two,” Wang Yao said calmly.
Since he had decided to use his signature magic arts, "The Wrath of the Old Man of the Moon" and "The Joy of the Old Man of the Moon," Wang Yao had naturally prepared his explanation beforehand. He would conflate the magic techniques with the way he hit the ball, while also subtly mocking Haoda Shi for not being able to find any fault with his use of magic arts.
The reason he dared to use his signature magic was because his long-standing experience in casting spells gave him confidence. Wang Yao discovered that many magics could be cast invisibly and without a trace, such as "sensing." As long as it wasn't used on the other person, it would be difficult for them to detect it.
However, these kinds of magical arts are mostly used for reconnaissance and defense, and are rarely offensive, unless they involve poison or hidden weapon magical arts like the "Shadowless Blade".
In a sense, the way Haodas hits this ball is very similar to archery. This kind of action of using a tool to send an object to a designated position is rarely performed without leaving a trace by magic. Unless you use a magic weapon, you always have to cast spells and chant incantations to achieve the goal.
This is also why Haodas chose to play golf to test Wang Yao. The ball, club, and even the course all belonged to Haodas. It would have been impossible for Wang Yao to cheat without making a scene. However, unexpectedly, Wang Yao had a special magic trick.
Although this magical technique involves the use of the "Red Thread," it is completely invisible to others. Not to mention Haoda Shi, even if the Supreme Lord Laozi or the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court came, it would be the same.
To be fair, Haudas has a fairly keen sense of perception; Cupid, on the other hand, couldn't even detect the slightest fluctuation of spiritual energy.
“You have to hit the ball with a club, one hole at a time. You can’t use any tricks. These are the rules of golf. I think that given Chairman Wang’s position, he should have at least the basic competitive spirit. I don’t need to explain them to you one by one,” said Haoda Shi.
He was still somewhat resentful, so in addition to refuting Wang Yao, he also mocked him for not understanding the rules and lacking competitive spirit.
"Then I'd like to ask, who set the rules for playing this game?" Wang Yao asked with a smile.
“Well… we have a special association here, and the rules are naturally set by the association. Of course, they are also customary, and everyone plays this way… you players from the Six Realms also have to abide by these rules.” Haoda Shi was a little confused by Wang Yao’s question.
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